Economy class is a class with a lower seat level when traveling. Although the seats are not very comfortable and the space is limited, they are still welcomed by many passengers because of their lower prices. For example, there are first class and business class on the plane, both of which are more expensive, so most people will choose economy class.

The differences between economy class and first class are as follows:

1. Different positions:

The seats in economy class of aircraft are located in the middle of the cabin to the tail of the aircraft, occupying three quarters of the space of the fuselage or more, and the seats are arranged closely. The seat spacing in economy class is usually 31 inches (about 79 cm) or 32 inches (about 81 cm). Because of the small distance, the activity space in economy class is very limited, and the passengers can't stretch, so they are easy to feel tired.

2. Different treatment:

The flight attendants in the first class only take care of 11 to 15 passengers, so every requirement of passengers can be met immediately. In terms of service, the first-class service is the most meticulous, the catering is more exquisite, the drinks are more high-end, and the first-class personal space on long-distance routes is more private; In economy class, flight attendants need to take care of more passengers, and the treatment is poor, and the types of food provided are also limited.

3. Different configurations:

The seats in the first class are spacious and can lie flat. Passengers can play cards or spread out their files on the table between the seats, or turn on the video player in front to watch movies or listen to songs. The seats are more comfortable and can lie flat, even with massage, USB interface, power plug and personal entertainment equipment. The configuration of economy class is poor and the space is narrow, so it is not allowed to lie flat.

Extended information:

There are two types of economy class seats: double and triple. The best is the first row and emergency exit on the right side of economy class (the distance between seats is more than 21% than normal), and the second is the second row of seats in economy class. The third class is the 11~21 rows of seats in economy class (aisle or window seats can be selected in advance to meet individual needs).

whether it is a double or triple chair, it is composed of the following parts, namely, the chair skeleton composed of the chair back, the chair surface and the chair legs, the armrest, the seat belt assembly, the shock-proof cushion, the folding small dining table, the ashtray, the chair surface decorative cover, the life jacket storage bag and other main parts. The structure and functions of the above components are basically the same as those of business class chairs.

Even on the same plane, there is a "hierarchical difference" in fares between seats. The highest fare is first class, and its passengers can enjoy higher free baggage allowance, exclusive check-in counter, VIP lounge, more comfortable on-board environment, personalized meals and other high-end services, which is very different from economy class passengers. Under normal circumstances, the first class fare is generally about twice as much as the economy class fare.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Economy Class